You're right. I shouldn't have called them his career numbers. I meant that those are his stats since 2014-15, his first regular season as a top-4 defenseman. He was a +18 and a +11 in his rookie and sophomore years in 2012-13 and 2013-14, respectively, both played on the 3rd pairing. You were right to correct me, but I don't think that those seasons are really relevant to discussion of whether he's a top-4 (let alone, top pairing) defenseman.
Seriously?Girardi is TBLs top pair RD. They don't have a good defence?
How much is it going to cost to dump Zaitsev 5y contract? By my scientific calculation, even with Gardiner/Hainsey gone, Leafs are 2 millions over next year with Muzzin in. Marleau has a full NMC.
They have to do it before July 1st ideally because then his NTC kicks in.
The leafs can move several guys to free up cap space in the offseason.How much is it going to cost to dump Zaitsev 5y contract? By my scientific calculation, even with Gardiner/Hainsey gone, Leafs are 2 millions over next year with Muzzin in. Marleau has a full NMC.
They have to do it before July 1st ideally because then his NTC kicks in.
That all taking into account of the rumored cap increase to $82-83 million? Ya either way though, Kapanens deal will be a tough one, even on a bridge.
Stralman is still relevant?Seriously?
Hedman, McDonagh, Stralman, Sergachev
vs
Reilly, Muzzin, Gardiner, Hainsey/Dermott
You tell me which group is better.
That all taking into account of the rumored cap increase to $82-83 million? Ya either way though, Kapanens deal will be a tough one, even on a bridge.
Bolts have quality depth so they can put Girardi on the first pair if they want. Just like when the Penguins had Kessel away from Malkin and Crosby. It's because they have quality depth up front. The Leafs don't have quality depth for defense.Stralman is still relevant?
Seriously?
Hedman, McDonagh, Stralman, Sergachev
vs
Reilly, Muzzin, Gardiner, Hainsey/Dermott
You tell me which group is better.
there's not much out there for Muzzin highlight reels
Leafs now have quality depth as well.Bolts have quality depth so they can put Girardi on the first pair if they want. Just like when the Penguins had Kessel away from Malkin and Crosby. It's because they have quality depth up front. The Leafs don't have quality depth for defense.